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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1916
Page
3
The Wyoming treasurer's report shows mineral revenue surpassing direct taxes for 1916, with total receipts from all sources at 2,122,834.19 and a surplus of 814,245.98. If oil and mining development continues, Wyoming could eliminate direct state taxes, becoming the first state to do so. The report details allocations of the surplus and notes potential future tax independence.
In a reflection on prohibition and taxation, the writer urges citizens to aid enforcement against illegal liquor sales. He notes objections to a proposed tax on bank checks, arguing it would reduce banking use, force larger cash withdrawals, and disrupt routine commerce, altering common savings habits. The piece critiques a nationwide push for stricter controls and fiscal measures.
M V U Rani of Big Horn Basin leads plans to grow bean seed as a new industry. Stundel contracts 200 acres, representing Sin City Seed Co. Seed supplied, payment 9.5 cents per pound for green pods and 3.5 for golden wax. Planting starts July, harvest by August. Expected yields 2000 to 3000 pounds per acre, peak Montana trials reach 4000. Garden bean varieties cling to vines, aiding navy bean adaptation.
Wyoming railroads offer a fare and one third, or two cents per mile, for the Wyoming Wool Growers association annual convention in Casper February 22 to 24. Selling dates February 21 to 22 and return by February 26, enabling wide attendance as Casper prepares for a large crowd to discuss the wool industry. Colorado and Wyoming cattle moved to stock shows with prize animals, including L. G. Davis’s 28 month old Hereford bull Wyoming selling for 5,000 dollars to a Denver buyer, a record price for a bull at that show. Another ad notes a piano available for rent or sale at low terms in Denver.
A 33 foot lot on North Main street, formerly owned by J. McNeese of Buffalo, was bought by Judge Percy W. Mets of Basin for 12000. The property has two small frame buildings now, with plans for a modern building later. The Gillespie-Davie agency arranged the deal.
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